Dr. Gianclaudio Malgieri, Associate Professor at eLaw – Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, has been appointed Co-Reporter for Principles for the Governance of Biometrics, a joint project of the American Law Institute (ALI) and the European Law Institute (ELI). The project aims to develop a set of principles to help guide the regulation and responsible use of biometric technologies. Read the full press release announcing the project.
Dr. Malgieri will serve as Co-Reporter alongside Professor Nita Farahany of Duke University. The two-year project will culminate in the publication of a book presenting the finalized principles. It will bring together experts from multiple jurisdictions and disciplines to address the legal, ethical, and societal challenges presented by the growing use of biometric systems.
Biometric technologies—such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and behavioral or emotional detection—are increasingly used in both public and private settings. Their widespread deployment raises significant legal and policy issues related to data privacy, surveillance, and discrimination. The ALI-ELI project is designed to offer a clear and practical framework to support governance and policymaking in this evolving area.